Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1887-10-26


during the run of fifty miles. was Oh
The point once or twice of asking him
If this was not his wedding night, but
did not, knowing too well that it was
either indefinitely postponed or off for
ever.
when we stepped into the office that
night old Bush met us at the door.
Fife minute too late, poysl' he ex-
claimed, grasplng botu our hands at
the same time.
"Whyr Is supper over?" asked.
mo, no; plenty NV supoer," he re-
piled. still holding our hands. "Extrie
supply NV supply Der veddin;; de-
veddIn' watts shust happeni'
The weddIns?" asked Earl and
in breath. Who's married?''
why, mine Bess and Mr.. Eubanks,
NV course Dey takes der bridal trip
Ierectly.-'
Earl fell back in dismay. Poor
fellowi 1 had felt all day as though l
knew this would happen.
''Bess married." he gasped, looking
as white as a sheet, as he clutched my
hand.
Yes, 3" answered the seemingly jubI-
liant German, .'und dey leaf on your
train ter-night-"
"Ahl'' answered Earl, as he strode
back to the engine. "Tender heI my
coRgral ulations."
THAT vas all he said.
'What had he resolved upon7
81 went into supper, feeling about
as badly as Earl, imagined, for was
really sorry for him There were the
bride and groom looking as happy as
I couple could look.
"Where is Mr.. Wendall, Uncle
Tommy?n asked Bess. as l walked in.
"What should l say2"
"He'suot coming TO supper tonight"
l replied; "he'S not feeling we'll"
I'm sorry," was her comforting re-
ply.
II congratulated them, as under the
circumstances 1 WAS compelled to do,
but could better have wrung the vii
iain's neck; for L had come to the con
clusion that he was a villain.
81 came out to the train with the
bride and groom. They got on the
coach attached to the freight, put on as
accommodation for passengers. l went
down To the engine, and found Earl
sitting upon the box with his face
buried in bis hands He was the very
picture OF despair. A dark scowl over
spread hls coeuteusnce. As climbed
upon the engine low groan escaped
ais tightly closed lips Poor Earl
WHAT could do or say TO cheer him
up in this hour of his utter despair?
While | was thus thinking, knowing
not what to say, fearing / might
wound instead of comforting him, he
suddenly turned upon me with look
/ l shall never forget. His eyes usually
bright and sparkling, were now flash
ing fire. he had nursed his wrath as
| long as he could, and now It had burst
/ forth in all its fury His teeth chat
/ tered, and his face was lIvid with rage.
"Where are theyP" he gasped, grasp
ing the throttle of his engine.
| They have boarded the traln," /
answered, in as quiet tone as possible.
Then they 60 with usg"
Yes
s'where-to what placer
| providence, l believe"
/ Every well, "he said, in a 1uIet tone.
s'By this time a dark, heavy, omi-
nous cloud had gathered IN the east.
never saw cloud gather as quickly,
and when we left that station 1t was
amidst the thunder's roar and the
hghtning's fash. The lightning fairly
danced on the track before US The
rain came down in torrents, and alto
gether it was a very desolate night.
Earl Wendall pulled his engine wide
open, and she shot out like cannon
ball. Faster and faster we went, until
tue cars jumped and ratified rs though
they were going to leave the track every
minute. 1 hardly knew when We
reached the first station We whIzzed
by like streak, not checking IN the
least. The rain was by this time blind
] h..fr f.fr1tr stood Hn1
Earl. seeing how frightened | was, gave
a loud laugh, which chilled me 10 the
very marrow of my bones. l under
stood now. Ee intended 10 run the
train off the track, II possible, and let
every soul on board perish. Before
was aware of wpat he had been doinl
he had disappeared through the cal
window and WAS making his way 10 th'
front of the engine. In another In
slant the headlight was out! He hac
, turned 1t of, and we were plunginl
into utter darkness at the rate or thlrtl
miles an hourl
"Coming back into the engine will
. his pIstoI in his hand he took his sea
, ON the box and gave himself up TO tn
most hilarious laughter made
r snring to his side. with the intention
of shutting her off, but he slapped HI
? cooked pistol in my face and cried:
"Back. Tom. or you are dead mani
"But. Earl, said, you Will run th'
train off and cause fearful DESTRUCTION
: to life and property -
, ssThat is what l want to dol" u
/ screamed, with another laugh
E 'sBy this time the conductor, kno"
ing something was wrong, came owe
n the cars to the front, followed oy wv
: or three passengers, among them Eu
I. banks. a..
4 .sWhat is the matter?' asked th
. conductor, as he sprang on TO the engine
r s-Stand oackI" shouted Earl, with hl
pistol presented "I'm running I'M
j engine, and the first man who attempt
o 10 interfere IS a dead manP'
!. "Eubanks made a rush at Earl, whe
at sight of his rival, fairly foamed VII
II rage. ,, H.
.VnlainI'' he screamed, you dar
s interfere? You, of all menT"
d s.Eubanks recoiled, horror strlckei
Il In the meantime, we were plungin
n along in utter darkness, knowing NJ
Is what minute we would all be dashe
y to eternity.
is "While the conductor and Earl vel
n talking in an excited tone, Euoani
I slipped up behind Earl with olieI
IN wood, ready to strike
Ie "LooK behind, Earll' cried.
le an instant he had turned and saw Z
r, banks, ready TO brain him.
"ViIlainl Not satisfied with winniI
- my bride. you would Kill mel" Al